Beth Donaldson

Beth undertakes work across a range of general Commercial Litigation relating to all areas of disputes.

Beth undertakes work across a range of general Commercial Litigation relating to all areas of disputes.

Experience

  • Contractual and misrepresentation claims.
  • Property disputes including boundary disputes, interference with rights and adverse possession.
  • Residential possession proceedings.
  • Commercial property disputes including lease disputes, serving notices under the 1954 Act and forfeiture claims.
  • Contentious probate disputes.
  • Consumer Rights Act claims.

Outside of the office
Beth is an avid follower of the gymnastics world, having competed at both national and international levels as a child. She also has experience as a coach. She also enjoys staying fit, traveling, and dining out.

Expert commentary & updates

Partnership disputes: Why a Partnership Agreement is essential
Learn why a partnership agreement is essential for protecting your business. Rachel Armstrong, from our Dispute Resolution Team, explains common partnership disputes and key terms every agreement should include.
Evict first, pay later: The true cost of taking the law into your own hands
Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko, from our Property Disputes Team, explain how taking the law in your own hands as a landlord can have extensive damages.
Murphy v Maguire: Section 21’s brief reprieve cut short
What did Murphy v Maguire mean for Section 21 notices? Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko, from our Property Disputes Team, outline the latest property litigation update and its implications for landlords and tenants.
The small print gets bigger: New tenant information regulations
What are the new tenant information regulations for commercial property? Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko. from our Property Disputes Team, outline key requirements and how they affect landlords and tenants in the UK.
Shareholder disputes: Key challenges and approaches to resolution
Hay & Kilner’s Dispute Resolution Team explain how shareholder disputes arise and the best legal options to resolve them quickly.
Resolving real estate disputes and managing risk
Amandeep Dhillon, from our Property Disputes Team, explains how real estate disputes can be resolved and how property owners can manage legal risk with expert strategies.
Your Section 21 checklist
Hay & Kilner's property experts explain what the upcoming abolition of Section 21 notices means for landlords.

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